BOSTON, Mass. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's soccer team dropped a hard-fought match against Little East Conference opponent, UMass Boston, 2-1, Saturday afternoon.
The Basics:
- Final Score: 2-1 UMass Boston
- Location: Boston, Mass. – James Cotter Field
- Records: 4-6-2 (1-2-1 LEC) UMass Boston | 5-8-0 (2-3-0 LEC) Castleton
How it Happened:
- The Beacons wasted no time in today's match, jumping out to a 1-0 lead just 56 seconds into the game.
- The Spartans put the pressure on UMass Boston, with Makenna Price finding Becky Hannwacker, to even the score at 1-1 in the 14th minute for Price's first career assist.
- Ezzo made four saves through the first 45 minutes as the teams went into halftime tied.
- The two teams traded corner kick opportunities back and forth, with neither side breaking through the defensive lines.
- In the 73rd minute, the Beacons struck again, taking a 2-1 lead as the end of the second half was looming.
- Before the end of the game, the Spartans took three shots that were off target and struggled to convert on their final corner kick, leaving UMass Boston with a 2-1 win.
By the Numbers:
- Ezzo finished the day with eight saves as she closes in on setting a new program record for career saves.
- Maggie McKearin, Paige Cargill, and Hannwacker registered Castleton's three shots on goal.
What's Next
The squad heads to Skidmore College on Tuesday, October 14, for a midweek, non-conference match, set for 4 p.m.